Retaliation occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee for
exercising a legal right. Here, Sheila, as a Californian employee, has the right to
a smoke-free work place and the right to complain about second-hand smoke at
work without fear of retaliation by her employer. Sheila has a retaliation claim.

Whistleblowers who report suspected misconduct to their employer rather than to
government agencies are protected from retaliation - even if the investigation
triggered by their good faith report shows that the misconduct reported did
not, in fact, violate the law.

If you think you might have a retaliation claim,
ask us for a free consultation.